Expensive Rack
 

Why purchase an expensive rack if I have stillpoints under every component?

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good question...

I would think the vibration reduction is relative versus absolute. In other words, the less vibration the Stillpoints have to remove in the first place, the better the end results will be. Just a guess.

I wish it were that simple...

Not even Stillpoints can make up for the lack of having a high end rack, with great mass and isolation.

A perfect example is having my Clearaudio TT placed within 5' of twin JL F113 subs. A lessor rack, would induce both feedback and skipping.

http://www.audioaficionado.org/attac...d-dsc_3313.jpg

That makes perfect sense for those that have turntables. What about in situations when no TT is involved?

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Twin F113's would shake a CD player clean off!!

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Even without a TT, I have taken measurements caused by sympathetic vibration. You would be amazed how much vibration is transferred to your rack/gear, and how it adversely affects your music.

What about listening at a reasonable volume? Is there a point at which sympathetic vibration is negligible?

This is an interesting read:
6moons audio reviews: HRS*M1R

Does anyone know of any reviews comparing the HRS and Stillpoints racks?